I grew up in the 60s & JFK became & remains my hero. JFK+50 highlights the key events relating to JFK in an "on this day in history" format & includes other events in US & world history. The daily postings read as if published in a newspaper on the day of the event.

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Sunday, November 18, 2012

JFK FACES OFF AGAINST RIGHT-WING EXTREMISTS

November 18, 1961

JFK FACES OFF AGAINST RIGHT-WING EXTREMISTSLos Angeles, California (JFK+50) President John F. Kennedy spoke out this evening against right-wing extremists such as those represented by the John Birch Society & the Minutemen.JFK, speaking at the Hollywood Palladium, said:"Now we are face to face once again with a period of heightened peril. The risks are great & under the strains...the discordant voices of extremism are heard."The President continued..."There have always been those fringes of our society who have sought to escape their own responsibility by finding a simple solution, an appealing slogan, or a convenient scapegoat.They call for a 'man on horseback' because they do not trust the people. They equate the Democratic Party with the welfare state, the welfare state with socialism & socialism with communism."*While JFK was speaking, a crowd of 3000 pickets were outside the Palladium holding up signs which read: 'Unmuzzle the Military" & "Disarmament is Suicide."The President concluded his remarks with these words..."Let our patriotism be reflected on the creation of confidence rather than the crusades of suspicion (&) remember that, however serious the outlook, the one great irreversible trend in world history is on the side of liberty."*Edward M. Dealey, publisher of the Dallas Morning News, had previously attacked JFK at a White House luncheon for 'riding Caroline's tricycle' instead of being 'a man on horseback.'

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WHY JFK SHOULD BE IN THE NATIONAL SAILING HALL OF FAME

The nomination of President John F. Kennedy in 2017 during his 100th birthday celebration would benefit the NSHOF and Sailing. I believe the nomination of a popular president and naval hero would promote sailing. Several history and sailing experts have shown enthusiasm for JFK to be part of the NSHOF.

Good Wind, Good Sailing,

Jim Malone

JFK+50 TOURS

HISTORIC COUNCIL CHAMBER OF CHARLESTON

Charleston, South Carolina (JFK+50) JFK+50 is back in the Holy City and yesterday we had the opportunity to take a tour of the historic City Council Chamber. Docent Lindsay M.P. Barrios did a masterful job as our tour guide.

A TRIBUTE TO JFK BY THEODORE H. WHITE

"He made Americans realize that they were a young people--& youth is hope. In his brief moment, he had given America belief, as well as hope."

From The World Book's 1964 Yearbook Special Report

IN MEMORY OF RAY F. WHITE

UNCLE RAY,"Dad,The Tomato Man,"the inspiration for JFK+50, died on May 9, 2012 at the age of 98. On his daily posts, Dad wrote..."Time is so precious--do not waste it living for yourself but give a little of your time to others."